Oxford Boys, Alexandria Girls Take Early Lead at Calhoun County Track Championships
Oxford’s boys, Alexandria’s girls lead after first day of Calhoun County championships at Choccolocco Park. OXFORD — Oxford’s boys lead Alexandria 56-40 through six of 18 events, and Alxandria’s girls lead Oxford 44-4 in through the first day of the Calhoun County track meet. The county meet concludes Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. Oxford’s Xavier Endicott […]
Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander Named Mr. Basketball, Secures Historic Trifecta of Top Honors for Yellow Jackets
Calhoun County, AL – Alexander adds ASWA’s top award to postseason list, gives Oxford a trifecta of top award winners in basketball, football and baseball. By Joe Medley MONTGOMERY — Joel Van Meter warned everyone who would listen five years ago. Oxford’s long-time coach promised that Jaylen Alexander, then an eighth-grader, would do big things. Six […]
Donoho Volleyball Coach Anna Taylor Transitions to School Leadership Role Following Championship Success
After leading Donoho’s volleyball program to a state title and the Elite Eight appearances, Taylor will move into administration. By Joe Medley Anna Taylor kept Donoho volleyball at a high level during her four years as a head coach, and she’s ascending to higher levels. Donoho has promoted Taylor to head of the middle and […]
Alexandria Stays Hot After County Title, Ohatchee Dominates; Hope Christian and Ranburne Earn Baseball Wins
Fresh off of county softball title, Alexandria tops another county power, and Ohatchee victorious. Hope Christian, Ranburne win in baseball. Going around the horn on Monday’s area high school baseball and softball: Softball ALEXANDRIA 6, WHITE PLAINS 2: Jacee Brooks had a double and two RBIs, and Cali Hess had a single and two […]
High School Sports Roundup: Packed Week of Action Across Calhoun County April 13–18
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of April 13-18. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Cover photo: Jacksonville Christian’s Mollie Mullinax hurdles her way to victory in last year’s Calhoun County Track Championship. This year’s county championship starts Tuesday at Choccolocco Park and concludes Wednesday. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com) […]
Alexandria Powers Past Oxford to Claim Third Straight Calhoun County Softball Title
No.2 Alexandria comes out swinging, wins a Calhoun County softball championship in new gray jerseys. By Joe Medley Alexandria earns long-awaited new uniforms by reaching Calhoun County softball finals without a loss. Oxford, White Plains to play for spot in finals. Alexandria’s Charlee Parris connects during the Valley Cubs’ victory over Oxford during Thursday’s action […]
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff Earn Baseball Wins; Jacksonville, Lincoln Split on the Softball Field
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff victorious in baseball. Jacksonville, Lincoln split in softball. Going around the horn on Saturday’s area high school baseball and softball: Baseball ALEXANDRIA 11, FAYETTEVILLE 0: Jeremiah Heathcock had a double, a run and an RBI, and Alexandria reached 19-9 on the season. J.D. Copeland, Cole Wheeler, Garrett Haynes and Cam Johnson all […]
Piedmont Secures Area Sweep, Hope Christian Splits at Choccolocco Park
Piedmont sweeps area series with Glencoe, and Hope Christian splits a doubleheader with Louisville (Ky.) DeSales. Going around the horn on Wednesday’s area high school baseball: PIEDMONT 3-9, GLENCOE 2-0: Piedmont swept an area doubleheader a day after clinching its 14th consecutive area title to reach 21-6 on the season. Charlie Sparks allowed three […]
Alexandria Softball and Baseball Hold Strong in Latest ASWA Rankings as State Polls Update
This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school baseball and softball rankings: SOFTBALL Class 7A 1. Thompson (27-1-2) 2. Vestavia Hills (24-3) 3. Hewitt-Trussville (32-6-1) 4. Daphne (26-10) 5. Fairhope (17-6) 6. Enterprise (22-6-1) 7. Auburn (18-7) 8. Huntsville (21-10) 9. Austin (26-14) 10. Baker (24-12-2) Others nominated: Central-Phenix City (18-13), Dothan (19-11), Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (17-11), Hoover […]
White Plains Golf Claims Chesley Oaks Title as Area Teams Shine Across Multiple Sports
Hurst, White Plains’ boys win Chesley Oaks Invitational, plus copious portions of soccer, baseball and softball from around the area. Cover photo: White Plains’ boys’ golf team celebrates after winning the Chesley Oaks Invitational at Fairview on Tuesday. (Submitted photo) Cam Hurst FAIRVIEW — Cam Hurst shot 5-under-par 67 to win medalist, and White […]